These mini crumbles are bright, juicy, and perfectly balanced between sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb. AND they are vegan, gluten and grain-free and refined sugar free, without sacrificing an iota of flavor and texture. A lighter, refined take on the classic, with a gently sweetened seasonal combo and a tender, golden crumble topping. They are so cute too, in their little ramekins in lieu of a larger baking dish. They are a quick and easy little dessert or any time treat. Best served warm—with whipped cream, coconut cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I made these three times last week. My 11-year-old Roman can’t get enough of them. And I made them recently for a ladies night and everyone loved them.

This recipe was inspired by a cookie I had in Santa Fe at one of my favorite little brunch spots, not far from the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, called La Mama. It was a pecan chocolate chip cookie—crispy on the outside, yet moist and chewy on the inside. Not only was it mind-blowingly good, but it was also grain-free, which is right up my alley. I was shocked to learn it was made without any flour other than pecan meal.

The direct translation of “panna cotta” from Italian to English is cooked cream. This recipe, however, my dear friends is vegan, made with coconut milk. I love using coconut milk to give dishes that creamy and fatty mouth feel, it is a staple in my kitchen for soups, sauces, curries, ice cream and in Matcha Tapioca Pudding, you can find HERE.

It’s official, popsicle season is here. Nothing like a refreshing, juicy and sweet cold treat to beat the heat. Strawberries are still in season, shining stars at the moment but run don’t walk to your nearest farmers market as they are peaking now.

I have always loved the crumbly and buttery shortbread-like texture of a Mexican wedding cookie, the melty and soft sensation of the powdered confectioner’s sugar in my mouth, has carried me to new heights. The reality now is I can’t really eat flour, sugar, butter, as a combo deal, not if I don’t want to feel crummy later. Behold the challenge of how to achieve this mouth sensation dairy, gluten and sugar free. I am certain we have achieved an as close as you can get to the real thing cookie and maybe even better then the real thing.